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NDDOT Erosion & Sediment Control – Construction CourseModule 4: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

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What is a SWPPP?

Definition:

A document, a plan that describes who and what will control erosion and keep sediment from leaving the project site, and when, where and how this will be done. The plan is the common link between the owner, designer, contractor, and inspector.

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NDDOT Erosion & Sediment Control - Construction Course Module 4: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

What is a SWPPP?

A SWPPP is a site-specific, written document.

− Identifies potential pollution

− Describes practices

− Identifies procedures

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Why is a SWPPP important?

1. Required by the permits

2. Powerful tool to assist erosion and sediment control

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Who is responsible for developing it?

Prime Contractor

Plan Designer

SWPPP

Design Plans

Project Implementation

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Overview of SWPPP Development Process

Inspection, Maintain, and Record

Select Good Housekeeping ESC measures

Select ESC measures

Assess Site & Proposed Project

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Initial Considerations

1. Existing conditions

2. Outfalls

3. Waterbodies

4. Project boundaries

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Initial Considerations

5. Environmentally sensitive areas

6. Permanent stormwater controls

a. Ponds

b. Infiltration

7. Project phasing

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Existing Conditions

Soils

Hydrology

Topography

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Outfalls and Waterbodies

Considerations:

− Where does it drain to?

− How close will the disturbance be?

− What protections are required?

− Is it impaired? What for? Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)?

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Project Boundaries

Considerations:

− Slopes

− Proximity to right of way lines

− What is coming into the project?

− Points of egress – trackout, etc.

− Impacts from or to outside

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Environmentally Sensitive Areas

Rivers, Lakes, Streams:− Spawning times

Threatened and Endangered Species

Wetlands:− Impacts− Mitigation

Cultural sites and other avoidance areas

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Permanent Stormwater Controls

What permanent structures are required?

− MS4

− City

− Are there any existing?

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Permanent Stormwater Controls

Placement

Sizing

Maintenance

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Project Phasing

What will be done first?

What should be done first?

Environmental commitments

Should things be required due to the nature of the work?

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What are the components of a SWPPP?1. Illustrative:

a. Map/site planb. Detailsc. Drawings

2. Narrative:a. Contractors means and methods b. Plan notesc. Environmental commitments

3. Calculations and other supporting documents

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What are the parts of the illustrative section in the SWPPP?1. Site map

2. Erosion and Sediment Control Measure (ESCM) installation drawingsa. Standard drawingsb. Plan detailsc. Manufacturer’s drawings/details

3. Other visual aids

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What are the parts of a map/site plan in the SWPPP?

1. Vicinity map

2. North arrow

3. Existing contours

4. Preliminary and final design contours

5. Existing vegetation

6. Soils

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7. Critical areas

8. Existing and final drainage patterns

9. Limits of clearing and grading

10. Outfalls

11. Surface waters (including wetlands)

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12. Temporary ESCMs

13. Permanent ESCMs

14. Permanent stormwater management practices

15. Off site areas (if applicable)

16. Legend

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Plan Sections

Section 75 – Wetlands

Section 76 – Temporary ESCMs

Section 77 – Permanent ESCMs

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NDDOT Erosion & Sediment Control - Construction CourseModule 4: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

Site Map Example

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ESCM Installation Drawings

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What are the parts of the narrative section in a SWPPP?

1. Site description

2. Operational controls

3. Erosion and sediment control measures

4. Stormwater management

5. Maintenance

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What are the parts of the narrative section in a SWPPP?

6. Inspections

7. Plan review and revisions

8. Signatory requirements

9. Local requirements

10. Final stabilization

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Site Description

1. Project description

2. Existing siteconditions

3. Adjacent areas

4. Estimates of areas

5. Proposed timetable

6. Soils

7. Critical areas

8. Surface waters

9. 303(d) listinformation

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Project Description, Existing Site Conditions, Adjacent & Estimated Areas

Who

What

Existing issues

Land uses

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A proposed timetable of activities that disturb soils for major portions of the site

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Soils

What types of soil?

Soil properties

Specific ESCMs due to soils

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Critical Areas

Environmentally sensitive – Not only within ROW

Highly erosive

High flow

Time sensitive

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Surface Waters and 303(d) list

Where does the site drain?

Multiple receiving waters

Impaired waters and the 303(d) list

Integrated Report

TMDLs

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Operational Controls

1. Chain of responsibility

2. Good housekeeping practices

3. Preventative measure practices

4. Spill prevention and response procedures

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Operational Controls

5. Training

6. Concrete waste control

7. Dewatering

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Chain of Responsibility

Identify who will oversee:− SWPPP

− ESCM installation, inspection, maintenance and removal

Develop a Chain of Responsibility: − NOT JUST DOT and PRIME CONTRACTOR

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Good Housekeeping Practices

Litter

Construction debris

Chemicals

Human waste

Vehicle fueling/maintenance

Vehicle washing

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Trackout and Dust Control

Soils

Particular ESCMs

Practices

Locations

Plan for cleaning

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Preventative Measure Practices

Stormwater control devices

− Operation

− Inspection

− Maintenance

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Preventative Measure Practices

Equipment and vehicles

− Operation

− Inspection

− Maintenance

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Spill Prevention and Response Procedures

Specific handling procedures

Storage requirements

Spill containment

Cleanup procedures

Use Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans

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Training

Annual training

As new employees are hired

Erosion and sediment control practices

Spill response

Good housekeeping

The SWPPP

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Training Subcontractors

Include specific contract language requiring subcontractors to implement appropriate stormwater controls.

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Concrete Waste Control

Concrete wash water

Grindings

Slurries

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Dewatering

Only stormwater or groundwater

Cannot discharge sediment

Inspected daily

Includes stream diversions

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Erosion and Sediment Control Measures

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Erosion Control (keeping the dirt in place)

1. Minimize disturbed area and protect natural features and soil

2. Phase construction activity

3. Control stormwater flowing onto and through the project

4. Stabilize soils promptly

5. Protect slopes

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Sediment Controls (the second line of defense)

6. Protect storm drain inlets

7. Establish perimeter controls

8. Retain sediment on-site and control dewatering practices

9. Establish stabilized construction exits

10. Inspect and maintain controls

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Erosion and Sediment Control MeasuresPerimeter control

Temporary or permanent cover

Required maintenance

Off-site accumulations removed

Withstand a 2yr, 24 hour rain event

TMDL requirements

Appendix 1

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PerimeterControl

All down slope boundaries

Side slope boundaries

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Temporary or Permanent Cover

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Where activities have been completed or temporarily ceased

Include graded slopes, pond embankments, ditches, berms and soil stockpiles

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Required Maintenance

All control measures must be properly selected, installed, and maintained

Required maintenance must be outlined for each device

Justification required if against guidelines

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Off-site Accumulations

Must be removed

Minimize off-site impacts

Plan must be modified

Have a plan in place for this

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2 Year, 24 Hour Rain Event

Controls are expected to withstand and function properly

Visible erosion should be minimal

Ranges from about 1.9 inches in the west to 2.3 inches in the east

Rain Gauge

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Must Comply with TMDL Requirements

Patterson Lake

WLA = 0 Tons/year

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Appendix 1Specific Requirements for ESCMs

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Permanent Stormwater Management

SWPPP must identify:

− Ponds

− Flow reduction devices

− Infiltration areas

− Energy dissipation at discharge locations

− Erosion protection for outfalls and ditches

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What are the environmental considerations?

Wetland impacts

Mitigation

404 Permit

Temporary/permanent impacts

Executive Order 11990

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Wildlife

Threatened and Endangered

Fish passage

Spawning seasons

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Environmental documents

Environmental commitments

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SWPPP must indicate the maintenance intervals for all ESCMs


Inspections

Must provide for site inspections

Including a copy of the inspection report being used

May have to revise SWPPP based upon findings of the inspections

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Plan Review and Revisions

Signatory Requirements

SWPPP must be made available upon request

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Plan Review and Revisions

Must amend the SWPPP when there is a change in Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, or if found to be ineffective

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Signatory Requirements

SWPPP must be signed

Signed by a responsible corporate officer, a general partner, or a principal executive officer

Can be someone authorized by the above

Permit contains certification language

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Local Requirements

Some Cities and Counties have their own requirements

Must comply with the most stringent requirement

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Final Stabilization

SWPPP must show how the site will be stabilized.

Three methods:

1. 70% Vegetation

2. Farmland

3. Arid exemption (3 year rule)

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What are the components of the calculation section in the SWPPP?

Calculations – > data

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Common SWPPP Mistakes and Violations

Not developing a SWPPP

Missing required sections

Inadequate maps/illustrations

ESCMS not designed to 2 year 24 hour storm

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Common SWPPP Mistakes and Violations

Weak chain of responsibility section

No signature/certification

No Inspection Report

Cookie cutter SWPPP

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Art of Writing A SWPPP

Clear and concise

Avoid “as needed” or “when required”

Be specific, but not too specific

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Timetable of Soil Disturbance

When will soils be disturbed and stabilized?

When will infrastructure be installed?

What ESCMs will be used during a particular phase?

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Timetable of Soil Disturbance

When will ESCMs be installed or removed?

What phase are you currently in, are ESCMs installed according to the plan?

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Soils

What types of soils do you have (NRCS)?

How erosive are they to water and wind?

−Do soils have a low, medium or high erosivity to water? Do your ESCMs address this?

− Do soils have a low, medium or high erosivity to wind? What type of ESCMs are you using?

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Soils

What type of permeability do soils have (low, medium, high)?

− Will water soak in or runoff?

Do soils stick to tires?

− Tracking

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Who is responsible for what and when?

If the responsible party is unable to complete their task, who then has authority to make sure that task is completed?

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“The owner shall develop a chain of responsibility with all operators on the site to ensure that the SWPPP will be implemented and stay in effect until the construction project is complete, the entire site has undergone final stabilization, and a NOT [notice of termination] has been submitted to the Department.”

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Trackout

Are you even considering it, because it will happen?

What type of soils do you have?

Will they stick to tires?

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Trackout

Does your plan call for a trackout pad?

− Is it installed?

− Is it installed in the right spot?

− Have you moved it and did you update your map?

− Are people using it?

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Trackout

Do you have a plan to clean streets by the end of the day?

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Dust

Like trackout, are you even considering it, because it will happen

What type of soils do you have?

− Will they blow away?

− Will it effect an individual?

− Will it effect a surface water?

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Dust

What do you plan on using to control dust?

− Will it be enough?

What other dust control options do you have?

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Concrete Wash Water

Will trucks be washed on site or back at the plant?

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Concrete Wash Water

Will there be a wash pit on site?

− Is it shown on the plans?

− Is it in the same location as shown on the plans?

− Will it move around the site?

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Concrete Wash Water

How will drivers know where it is at?

How was it sized?

How will it being maintained?

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Do you have an installation guide for selected ESCMs?

How do you know they are installed correctly?

Do you know where you are going to install ESCMs?

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Is placement/location of ESCMs in accordance with the permit?

Is placement/location of ESCMs in accordance with standard practices?

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Questions?

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